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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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